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May 9, 2013
EM Senior Advisor Dave Huizenga, left, receives the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive award from Eric Coulter, treasurer of the board of directors for the Senior Executives Association, which sponsors the awards program.
EM’s Huizenga Receives Presidential Rank Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – EM Senior Advisor Dave Huizenga recently received the nation’s highest civil service recognition, the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive award.

May 7, 2013
Joint Statement between U.S. Department of Energy and Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy

Poneman and Sang-jick, met on May 7, 2013, at the Department of Energy (DOE) headquarters in Washington, D.C., where they exchanged views on cooperation on a wide range of energy priorities.

May 6, 2013
Renewed energy and enhanced coordination are on the horizon for an international collaborative that is advancing new, safer nuclear energy systems.
Paving the path for next-generation nuclear energy

Nuclear power reactors currently under construction worldwide boast modern safety and operational enhancements that were designed by the global nuclear energy industry and enhanced through research and development (R&D) by the U.S. Department of Energy and its international counterparts. Today, experts around the world are collaborating to further advance nuclear technology to meet future energy needs.

April 29, 2013
National Science Bowl 2013
Congratulations, 2013 National Science Bowl Winners

The team from Sacramento's Mira Loma High School won the 2013 National Science Bowl in dramatic fashion -- pulling ahead as the clock expired in the final round.

April 29, 2013
Students from California and Indiana win DOE’s 23rd National Science Bowl

Successful Competition Highlights Importance of Investing in Next Generation of Leaders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Fields

April 28, 2013
National Science Bowl Update: Middle School Teams from Maryland and Indiana to Compete for National Championship on Monday

The field of middle school finalists in the Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl has narrowed once more, and now only two middle school teams remain in the competition.

April 24, 2013
Energy Innovation Hub Directors Visit the Hill

Yesterday, the directors of the Energy Department's Energy Innovation Hubs joined policymakers on Capitol Hill to discuss the critical research being conducted at the hubs and to answer questions from attendees.

April 24, 2013
Joining Director Dot Harris (second from left) were Marlene Kaplan, the Deputy Director of Education and director of EPP, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Claudia Rankins, a Program Officer with the National Science Foundation and Jim Stith, the past Vice-President of the American Institute of Physics Resources.
Intentionally Including - Engaging Minorities in Physics Careers

The 2013 Assembly of Society Officers of the American Institute of Physics met on April 4, 2013, to discuss diversity in the physical sciences at the undergraduate level.

April 23, 2013
Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards

'' Note: The federal government has imposed and updated appliance efficiency standards through several legislative acts,* and now has standards in place or under development for 30 classes of products. In general, states which had set standards prior to federal action may enforce their own standards until the federal standards take effect. States that had not set standards prior to federal action must use the federal standards.

April 23, 2013
Avista Utilities (Electric) - Commercial Energy Efficiency Incentives Program

Avista Utilities offers numerous incentives to commercial and industrial customers to increase the energy efficiency of customer facilities or equipment. Incentive options are available for heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration, lighting, motors, variable frequency drives, appliances, personal computers, retro-commissioning, and other energy efficient measures. Below is a list of available programs. See the program web site above to view specific details and contact Avista in the early stages of project development.